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Sr. Director, Data Analytics Lead, Small Business Bank

AT Capital One
Capital One

Sr. Director, Data Analytics Lead, Small Business Bank

Richmond, VA

Locations: VA - McLean, United States of America, McLean, Virginia

Sr. Director, Data Analytics Lead, Small Business Bank

As Capital One continues to mature its Business Intelligence and Analytical capabilities, we are seeking a dynamic, high-performing Sr. Director, Data Analytics to lead its adoption of Big Data tools and other developing data technologies, both proprietary and open source. We are seeking someone who can take charge, think big, and deliver on their commitments.

This position will lead a team of Data Analysts, Product Managers, and Process Managers charged with owning the full Small Business Bank data strategy, roadmap, and execution as well as overseeing the on-going effectiveness of the SBB data ecosystem and maintaining a high bar for performance and data quality. Fulfilling this responsibility includes working closely with key leaders and partners in SBB, Tech, Risk and other partner teams. The individual in this position will also be a key member of SBB Fraud, Credit, and Data leadership leadership team, driving the data agenda across Small Business Bank. Given the substantial impact this position will have on Small Business Bank, we are looking for someone who can passionately lead a large cross-functional team and masterfully communicate and influence across the organization, all while pushing the envelope on our technologies.

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On any given day you will be:

  • Leading the Analyst team
  • Driving data source and tool innovations based on stakeholder data needs, including adoption of Big Data technologies and development of a program to train and enhance associate skill-sets
  • Creating leading-edge data products that uncover opportunities for improvement
  • Leading governance of our data assets, including development of a governance plan and structure
  • Providing strategic leadership on large cross-functional horizontal initiatives
  • Reporting on data analysis activities to partner groups, incorporating novel reporting and data visualization techniques
  • Partnering with diverse stakeholders (from Analysts to Executives)
  • Actively championing the usage and adoption of data tools and solutions across the Data Analyst community
  • Working in an agile fashion, managing the stakeholder set and capacity for the team

Key accountabilities:

  • Partner with various engineering and enterprise functions in adopting and informing data flow standards across ingestion, transformation, access and publishing
  • Driving data source and tool innovations based on stakeholder data needs, including adoption of cloud native technologies
  • Development of a program to train and enhance associate skill sets and actively championing the usage and adoption of data tools and solutions across the entire RDB Data Analyst community
  • Lead the ongoing migration from an on-premise implementation to a cloud based (AWS) implementation
  • Strategic orientation in their ability to define roadmaps in an incremental way to support business goals

This position will be in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment where you will be handling multiple concurrent projects while working independently and in teams. An ideal candidate will possess strong problem solving and conceptual thinking abilities in addition to communication, interpersonal and leadership skills. Prior experience creating organization roadmaps and driving strategy execution.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree plus at least 10 years of experience in data analytics, or Master's Degree plus at least 8 years of experience in data analytics, or PhD plus at least 5 years of experience in data analytics
  • At least 5 years of Professional Data Analysis experience
  • At least 5 years of People Management experience
  • At least 2 years of Big Data technology experience
  • At least 2 years of Data Visualization experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree
  • 10+ years of Professional Data Analysis experience
  • 5+ years of Big Data experience (AWS and Spark)
  • 5+ years of cloud native (AWS) data processing experience
  • 5+ years of Process Management experience
  • 5+ years of Project Management experience
  • 5+ years of experience with Python
  • 5+ years of Data Governance experience
  • 2+ years of experience with streaming data technologies (Kafka, Flink, Spark streaming)

Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com

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Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

Client-provided location(s): Richmond, VA, USA; McLean, VA, USA
Job ID: capital-R203300
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Founder led

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